Consumer Complaint Detail
MERCURY / GRAND MARQUIS / 1997
0 Injured
0 Death
No Fire
| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 006067144 | Incident Date: May, 29 2006 |
| Consumer's City: SPRINGFIELD | Consumer's State: NJ |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: GRAND MARQUIS | Model Year: 1997 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: 2MELM75W5VX | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Jun, 04 2006 | Complaint Type: EVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Dec, 31 1996 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 8 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: Dt*: the contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle the brakes failed. the brake pedal was spongy and had to be depressed to the floor to stop the vehicle without incident. the vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop for inspection. upon inspection it was determined the brake lines fractured causing the brake fluid leaked out onto the ground. there is a nhtsa recall, # 05v086000, regarding the service brakes, hoses, lines and fittings. the vin was not included in the recall. the manufacturer was alerted. the brake lines had rusted. updated 07/05/06. *jb |